Lexical Definition

‎עֶזְרִי‎ ʻEzrîy (ez-ree') Ezri ^N:N-M-P
from ‎עֵזֶר‎; helpful

Ezri.

• § Ezri = "help of Jehovah"
• Ezri, an Israelite

1) son of Chelub and superintendent of king David's farm labourers

Extended Information

• A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.26
• son of: Chelub (כְּלוּב)

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎עֶזְרִי‎ proper name, masculine 1Chr 27:26, Εσδρει, Εζραι.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Profile

Male • Son of Chelub • Overseer of David's agricultural workers.

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ezri was the overseer of King David's agricultural workers who tilled the soil.

• A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.26;
• only referred to as Ezri עֶזְרִי;
• a son of Chelub כְּלוּב.

Ezri is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:26 as the overseer of King David's agricultural workers who tilled the soil. He was responsible for managing the laborers who worked in the fields, likely ensuring that the king's lands were properly cultivated and productive. This brief mention of Ezri provides insight into the organization and administration of David's kingdom, showing that he had appointed officials to oversee various aspects of the economy and agriculture.

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Related Profiles:

• Chelub (father)